Explore the Rich Maritime Heritage at the South Australian Maritime Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from anywhere in Yorke Peninsula, make your way to the Copper Coast Highway (B80). Follow the B80 until you reach the junction for the Port Wakefield Road (A1) towards Port Adelaide. Continue on the A1 for approximately 130 km until you reach the outskirts of Port Adelaide. Once in Port Adelaide, follow the signs for the city center. Turn left onto Lipson Street, and the South Australian Maritime Museum will be on your left at 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015. There is parking available nearby, but be prepared for potential parking fees.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the South Australian Maritime Museum via public transport, you will need to take a bus from Yorke Peninsula to Adelaide first. Services like the Yorke Peninsula Coachlines operate routes from towns like Kadina or Wallaroo to Adelaide Central Bus Station. Once you arrive in Adelaide, transfer to the Outer Harbor train line from Adelaide Railway Station. Disembark at the Port Adelaide station. From there, you can walk to the museum, which is about a 15-minute walk. Head north on Commercial Road, then turn left onto Lipson Street, where the museum is located at 126 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015. Be aware that bus and train fares apply, so check current schedules and costs.